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National accreditation granted to Advanced Home Watch Services

Advanced Home Watch Services has earned accreditation from the National Home Watch Association for the third year. Home Watch is a visual inspection of a home or property, looking for obvious …
SAFETY

‘Diamond Shruumz’ products linked to serious health risks

Arizona’s poison control centers are warning consumers of serious health risks related to “Diamond Shruumz” products after an outbreak of cases seen in Arizona and other states over …
NONPROFIT

Scottsdale’s El Patron holds fundraiser

El Patron New Mexican Restaurant and Cantina, 8977 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 500, will be hosting an all-day fundraiser on Friday, June 14 during the restaurant’s hours. Proceeds from this …
Election

Proposed expenditure limit increase resonating with most Scottsdale voters

A recent poll suggests supporters of upping Scottsdale’s state mandated expenditure limit have nothing to worry about when voters go to the ballot box this November. The poll was paid for …
housing market

Luxury development benefits from boom in demand

As droves of affluent individuals move to Arizona, particularly Paradise Valley and Scottsdale, developers are capitalizing on this demand for luxury living. Sonora West Development has …

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Honors

Scottsdale resident named to dean's list

Georgia Southern University recently recognized approximately 3,460 students on the Spring 2024 Dean’s List. Lukas Odden, of Scottsdale, has been named to the list for excellence in academics. …
OLD TOWN

Old Town office building sold for $26.05 million

Phoenix-based developer George Oliver and joint venture partner Ascentris have purchased 4141 N. Scottsdale Rd, in the heart of Old Town for $26.05 million (Courtesy JLL) Old Town office …
School Board

SUSD Board meeting set for June 11

The Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board will meet June 11 at Coronado High school, 7501 E. Virginia Avenue, Scottsdale, AZ 85257. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m.
ELECTION

Scottsdale council candidates report campaign finances

Candidates for Scottsdale City Council have met the deadline for campaign financial reporting for the first quarter of the 2024 calendar year. The report covering activity between Jan. 1, 2024, …
SUSD

Young Scottsdale innovators shine bright

Each summer, Laguna Elementary School provides students with the opportunity to explore science and technology through the nationally acclaimed Camp Invention. Camp Invention partners with the …
MEDICAL

HonorHealth implants new stroke prevention stent

A patient at HonorHealth Research Institute is one of the nation’s first (and the first in Arizona) to undergo a non-surgical, catheter-based procedure with a new type of stroke-prevention …
EVENT

Scottsdale Independent to host candidate forum June 11

A forum organized by the Scottsdale Independent for city council and mayoral candidates running in the July 30 election is set for noon to 1:45 p.m. June 11 at Town Hall, 3939 N. Drinkwater …

Council approves $2.29 billion budget

After a spirited debate, the Scottsdale City Council approved the city’s fiscal year 2024-25 budget during its June 4 meeting. The vote was 6-1 to adopt the $2.29 billion budget. That …

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Scottsdale Opinions with Civility

Hart-Wells: Gratitude and grace for our 2024 graduates

Celebrations are in order, but first I want you to take a moment to be grateful.  For the caregivers and loved ones, family members and friends who are family in every way it matters to …

Swoope: We have to elect competent representation

This year we have witnessed legislators and courts, totally ignorant of female reproductive biology, impose their ideological beliefs on women’s bodies, unfazed by the suffering that has …
Rachel Sacco is the president and CEO of Experience Scottsdale, as well as a Paradise Vally resident.

Sacco: Supporting Scottsdale’s hospitality businesses throughout the summer

Another exciting high tourism season has come and gone, and that means Scottsdale’s streets will quiet down as residents begin their annual hibernation into air-conditioned homes and as some …

Bengert: Scottsdale Unified failing many graduating students

In a recent piece, Superintendent Menzel of the Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) highlights what he considers a list of accomplishments for the 2023-2024 school year. According to him, this …

Goldberg: Modern times are tricky when raising kids

Technology has changed, and keeps changing, but no one changed the babies, young children, teens and adults. They all still need the same tender loving care they always did. There is nothing …
Rachel Sacco is the president and CEO of Experience Scottsdale, as well as a Paradise Vally resident.

Sacco: Celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week

National Travel and Tourism Week will be celebrated May 19-25 this year. The week spotlights travel’s essential role in stimulating economic growth, cultivating vibrant communities, creating …

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SCOTTSDALE EDUCATION

Rotary Club of Scottsdale presents annual scholarships

The class of 2023-24, which graduated last week, was the first class to make it through high school with Scottsdale Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Scott Menzel at the helm.

SUSD superintendent: school year 2023-24 a success

The 2023-2024 school year is in the books for Scottsdale’s Unified School District but not everybody is quite ready to close that cover yet. Superintendent Dr. Scott Menzel took just a moment …
Desert Financial Foundation treasurer Tom Marlowe (left), scholarship recipient Sydney Swanson of Paradise Valley (center) and Cathy Graham with Desert Financial Foundation (right) are pictured at the scholarship ceremony at Chateau Luxe in Phoenix, May 15.

Students receive thousands in scholarships from Desert Financial Foundation

Desert Financial Foundation announced $192,000 in college scholarships to 60 Arizona students. The scholarship program includes Community Service Scholarships for high school seniors who …
Free meals are coming to four Scottsdale Unified School District schools next school year.

No-cost meals coming to four SUSD schools next school year

Scottsdale Unified School District will be able to offer a new meal service option at four schools next school year that will streamline the process for families to secure no-cost breakfasts and …
Scottsdale’s Spencer Wareing was named to the Southeast Missouri State University President’s List for the spring 2024 semester.

Scottsdale student named to university’s president’s list

Spencer Wareing of Scottsdale, has been named to the Southeast Missouri State University President’s List for academic achievement during the spring 2024 semester. Students named to the …
The Civic Center Library will offer free lunches and plenty of other programs and events this summer. (Metro Creative Circle)

Free meals offered in Scottsdale this summer

The Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) Summer Food Service Program is providing free meals to youths this summer at two Scottsdale community locations. The SUSD catering service, Oak …
Scottsdale Entertainment
The Southwestern Amateur Golf Championships is returning to Scottsdale June 12-15.

Amateur golf tournament returning to Scottsdale

The Southwestern Amateur Golf Championships returns to the Desert Mountain Club’s Outlaw Course from June 12-15. This year’s tournament marks the 109th year for the Men’s Division …
Fatima Mazmouz, “H.EROS, Portraits of Moorish Women,” 2023, is among the works featured in the upcoming “transfeminisms” exhibition at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art.

Scottsdale Arts receives two grants for exhibit “transfeminisms”

Scottsdale Arts received two grants for an upcoming exhibition at Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. The Terra Foundation for American Art will support the museum exhibition with a $60,000 …
Artist and art editor Joshua Rose will bring his expertise to Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week.

Art editor Joshua Rose brings decades of experience to Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week

Distinguished art editor, renowned artist and culture connoisseur Joshua Rose will serve as a consultant for Scottsdale Ferrari Art Week, March 20-23, 2025. The 3-day international modern and …
Tracy Laasch is a sculptural mixed media artist and co-owner of The Felted Desert.

Scottsdale gallery features needle felting artist

When sculptural mixed media artist Tracy Laasch began creating her needle-felt designs nearly four years ago, her husband Brian enjoyed them so much that he began bringing them to work with him to …
More than 85 Arizona State University football players will be at the Cold Beers and Cheeseburgers Chase Field location during the Diamondback’s game June 5. Fans are invited to meet the players.

Meet and greet ASU football players at Cold Beers and Cheeseburger’s Chase Field location

Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers will hosts more than 85 Arizona State University football players Wednesday, June 5, at its Chase Field location to watch the Arizona Diamondbacks take on the San …

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